Current Jobs at eThekwini Municipality

Key Responsibility Areas

• Performs specific tasks associated with the delivery and collection of items to / from external sources.
• Attends to specific activities associated with the sorting / filing of documents, correspondence and / or mail.

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 Months relevant experience.
• Computer Literacy

Preferred Requirements

• 6 Months relevant experience. 

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Improves understanding and knowledge of applications and procedures.
• Evaluates functional performance areas identified and implements improved methods.
• Supports Line function with the execution of specific queries and investigative applications.
• Co-ordinates investigative and analytical procedures to determine operational effectiveness and compliance with regulations.
• Executes applications associated with the preparation and submission of reports and maintains records/information.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Human Resources Management or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 3 years relevant experience in a Human Resource Information Systems environment.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• 4 Years relevant experience in a Human Resources Information Systems environment.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Advise the Council on key aspects of housing in the Durban Metropolitan Area.
• Formulate draft policy on housing aspects.
• Review and update the Strategic Housing Framework for the Durban Metropolitan Area and Housing Assistance Programmes.
• Provide input into the Metro Housing Unit business plan.
• Ensure that all existing and new housing policies and programmes within the Durban Metropolitan Area are implemented, monitored, evaluated and reviewed.
• Assist in the managing and running of the resource centre.
• Collect and compile primary and secondary data required to facilitate the sustainable delivery of housing and establish data bases and a resource centre of such data.
• Input data into GIS databank maintained by the Land Section.
• Reviews and provides input into various forums on housing issues.
• Assist in production of publications and mass communication.
• Draft documents, reports, papers and workshop material for management and executive.
• Co-ordinate with other councils/departments/units to ensure integration between housing policy / strategy and other sectoral policy.
• Manages and directs the activities of the Research and Policy Section.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Sciences or Public Administration or Public Policy or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 5 years relevant experience of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

•  Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in Social Sciences or Public Administration or Public Policy or any other related and equivalent qualifications.
• 6 years relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Provides Primary Medical care services.
• Plans and executes a Health Promotion Programme in line with the National Health Calendar.
• Plans and implements an effective wellness Management Programme within the allocated region.
• Provides an Occupational Health and Hygiene service and keeps up to date with current trends and standards in light thereof.
• Oversees the First Aid and Injury On Duty management at Clinic level.
• Provides an efficient, effective legally compliant Occupational Health service to ensure healthy employees.
• Effectively markets and/ or promotes Occupational Health service to all Council Employees.
• Ensures clinical and administrative policies, procedures and processes are adhered to.
• Continually assesses and evaluates the performance of subordinates. 

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse.
• Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Dispensing Course Certificate.
• Certificate in Audiometry.
• Certificate in Spirometry.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 2 years post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in General Nursing.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a General Nurse.
• Certificate in Occupational Health Nursing.
• Dispensing Course Certificate.
• Certificate in Audiometry.
• Certificate in Spirometry.
• Registration of Occupational Health as an additional qualification with the South African Nursing Council.
• 3 years post graduate experience in Occupational Health Nursing.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Facilitates a process of low income and special need housing development.
• Designs an appropriate mix of housing delivery models, capable of providing a range choices.
• Consults with and advises other service Units within Council.
• Manages and controls staff.
• Keeps abreast of relevant legislation and makes suggestions to Head (Housing).
• Assists the Head (Housing) in formulating strategic direction for the Housing Unit.
• Plans the Department's activities and implements the Department's plans.
• Formulates capital and operating budgets.
• Monitors and reviews performance within the Department and reports findings to the Head (Housing), seeking direction as required.
• Deals with ad hoc issues that arise which fall within the terms of reference of the Department.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in the Built Environment field.
• Project Management Certificate.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 8 years’ experience at a management level of which at least 3 years must be at a senior management level.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Post graduate qualification (NQF Level 8) in the Built environment.
• Registration with the South African Council for Project and Construction Management
• Professions (SACPMP) or any other accredited Professional Body within the Built Environment.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long term objectives/plans associated with the delivery of mechanical building maintenance and projects services.
• Directs and controls the key activities/ programmes and critical project phases encompassing installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical building control, supply and conveying systems.
• Prepares capital and operating estimates for the Branch and approves and controls operational and project related expenditure against the budget allocations.
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls obligations.
• Directs and controls the key activities/ programmes and critical project phases encompassing installation, commissioning, operation and maintenance of mechanical building control, supply and conveying systems.
• Disseminates strategic, functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives.

Essential Requirements

•  Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Registered as a Professional Mechanical Engineer with the Engineering Council of SouthAfrica (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license
• 8 years relevant experience of which 5 years must be post registration experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Identifies and defines the immediate, short and long term objectives/plans associated with the delivery of a structural engineering management services.
• Directs and controls the key activities/programmes associated with structural engineering design and construction projects.
• Manages the formulation of specific contracts and tender documents and controls contractual obligations.
• Conceive, interpret and align structural concepts.
• Disseminates strategic, functional and operational information on the immediate, short and long term objectives and current developments problems and constraints. 

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (NQF Level 8) in Civil Engineering. 
• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer with the Engineering Council of South Africa (ECSA).
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 7 years relevant experience of which 5 years must be post registration experience

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Co-ordinates the implementation of procedures and monitors Contractor/Teams to ensure compliance with standards and specifications for Roads Provision.
• Reads plans, contract documents and supervises work, verifying work is detailed and properly executed.
• Undertakes the preparation of all documents including reports, sketches and the amplification of measurements.
• Assists the Engineer/Technologist in the preparation of contract documentation.
• Informs technical/professional personnel of issues of non-conformity or problems on  site and forwards details of observations and findings to facilitate problem solving  sequences.
• Attends site meetings with contractors and Councillors.
• Undertakes other projects and assignments as required.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan in the Building Trade.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• 4 years relevant post apprenticeship experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Interprets and co-ordinates specific pre-work/ site requirements associated with repairs and planned, predictive maintenance.
• Controls personnel, performance, productivity and discipline.
• Executes specialized/ trade related tasks and monitors and evaluates progress with regards to road and storm-water construction, repair and maintenance work.
• Interacts and provides activity related information with regards to the works.
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy and/or specialized vehicles (Tip trucks, Crane trucks, Vector etc) during road and storm-water drainage maintenance activities.
• Performs specific administrative tasks/ activities associated with the updating and maintain records/ information related to the activities/ operations.

Essential Requirements

• Trade Tested Artisan in the Civil Construction industry or equivalent.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code C1).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes or to be obtained within 6 months from the date of appointment.
• Certification in Basic First Aid to be completed within 6 months from date of appointment.
• 3 years relevant post qualification experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Performs specific tasks/activities at the Asphalt Plant and worksite prior to and on completion of allocated assignments. Inspecting safety devices, controls, lubricant levels etc. on vehicles and reports defects to the Senior Assistant.
• Transporting personnel, material and equipment to/from specific locations.
• Completes internal transactional documentation (e.g. tally sheets, log sheet, progress reports and related forms (vehicle checklist).
• Performs specific tasks associated with the operation of heavy specialised mechanical plant (e.g. Grader, Front End Loader, Crane Truck, Roller, Paver, Milling Machine) and vehicles (Tip Trucks, Water Trucks etc.)
• Controlling the utilisation of materials (sand, stone, crusher run, etc.) and discharging/offloading required quantities of materials for repair or construction work.
• Driving and manoeuvring heavy mechanical plant and engaging controls to operate mechanisms to enable digging, loading, grading, levelling, rolling and paving etc

Essential Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or equivalent.
• Valid certification of competency in the operation of truck mounted cranes and operation of Heavy Plant.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license (Code EC).
• Valid Professional Driving Permit (PrDP).
• 2 Years relevant experience. 

Preferred Requirements

• 3 Years relevant experience.

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Key Responsibility Areas

• Participate and improve understanding on the processes and procedures involved with designing, building and implementing effective business solutions.
• Improve understanding of the methodology used throughout the System Development Life Cycle through practical application and seeking clarification on processes.
• Prepare and maintain system documentation related to technical, operating and training manuals and attend to the circulation and security of documentation.
• Provide support for existing applications through the acquisition of knowledge, analysis and resolution of faults or escalating unresolved problems for attention.

Essential Requirements

• Diploma (NQF Level 6) in the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) field or any other related and equivalent qualification.
• Valid motor vehicle driving license.
• Computer Literacy.

Preferred Requirements

• Degree (NQF Level 7) in Information and Communication Technology (ICT) or any other related and equivalent qualification.